Bill sets Interior Department budget for 2026, covering parks to tribal schools

What does this do?

H.R. 4754 sets federal funding for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year beginning October 2025. It covers public lands, wildlife protection, national parks, scientific research, offshore drilling oversight, coal mine cleanup, historic preservation, and wildfire prevention. It also funds Native American programs and support for U.S. territories and Pacific Island nations.

Who does it affect?

It affects park visitors, hunters and anglers, communities near coal mines or oil rigs, Native American tribes and students, and residents of U.S. territories. It also affects federal employees at these agencies and historic preservation groups.

Why does it matter?

The funding levels and terms determine how these programs operate and what services they can provide over the coming year. Changes could affect public land management, wildlife protection, and resources available to tribal and territorial communities.

What does it cost, and who pays?

• Funds Interior Dept and related agencies
• Includes tribal and territorial programs
• No dollar amounts specified

Where does it stand?